December 2022 

We kicked off the 2022 holiday season with our annual Secret Santa! More than 350 kids from city shelters, residential programs, foster care, and specialized schools had a merrier Christmas thanks to the support of the wonderful donors in our community!

All gifts were wrapped and delivered for kiddos to enjoy on Christmas Day. Aside from Secret Santa, our festivities also included a visit from Santa himself, with holiday themed games, hot cocoa and cookies, and gifts. Children and families bundled up in their warmest winter gear for a fun-filled afternoon, and each child walked away with an extra special holiday gift and a bag full of goodies to enjoy.

Thank you to those who donated by taking a wish list, everyone who purchased through our Amazon Wish List or hosted toy drives in your schools and businesses, and countless others who supported this effort. With your help, we had a very successful season of giving.

We want to take a moment to recognize a few companies/agencies for your amazing contributions: Our Board of Directors, MP CPA’s, TSM Design, TD Bank, Springfield Central High School ROTC, M&T Bank, Baystate Orthopedics, Amy Royal Law Firm, Joanna Engle at Lego, Wolf & Company, EXCEL Dryer, Lynne, Claire and all at Buddy Bags, Girls Scout of Central & Western MA, Federated Church of Hampden, Springfield College Department of Occupational Therapy, Sheriff Department, Morrison Mahoney, Caron LaCour and everyone at Burkart Pizzanelli, Country Bank, Cassidy Financial Services, Governors America Corp, Viability, Collins Pipe Supply, Western New England University, Carla Santiago & Associates, and Dimauro Carpet & Tile.

Also, to all the hard working elves (staff), thank you! It takes a village!